Heavily Tattooed Dad Faces Criticism as People Judge Him as a Horrible Father

Richard Huff’s tattoo journey transformed his life, sparking both admiration and criticism from those around him.

Expressing oneself is an essential part of being human. It’s something everyone feels the need to do in their own way.For many, tattoos become a powerful way to showcase who they are and what they stand for.

Richard Huff, a 51-year-old man, has embraced tattooing as his personal form of art, proudly displaying over 240 tattoos on his body.

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Richard Huff, who openly calls himself a tattoo enthusiast, is a family-oriented person, living with his wife and their five children.His wife frequently posts videos and photos of their family life, although not all of the feedback is supportive.

Despite the negative remarks online, Richard insists that their family is “no different” compared to any other out there.

He has faced ridicule from people who criticize his appearance on social media.

Richard shared that his journey with tattoos started out as a personal interest when he was 17 and gradually grew into an addiction.He initially tattooed his legs and slowly moved up his body. Now, he estimates that around 85% of his body is covered in tattoos.

His collection includes meaningful pieces, such as the names of his children and even an imprint of his daughter’s lips.

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“It became an addiction, I started with my legs and worked my way up,” Richard recalled.“I want to be 100% covered in tattoos probably within the next four years. I don’t know if it’s the pain or the artwork that you put on you, but it just becomes fascinating when you’re able to do this.”

He also acknowledged that having so many tattoos comes with its own set of challenges.

He noted that some children at his kids’ school see him as intimidating because of his look.

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His daughter commented, “They say, ‘ah, it’s a bit scary,’ and I say ‘no, my dad is not scary, he is good with tattoos.’”Despite the misunderstandings, Richard seems determined to change how people view heavily tattooed individuals.

Richard’s wife, Marita, admitted she had some initial reservations about him because of how he looked.

She confessed, “I did judge Richard based on his looks at first, but as I got to know him a little bit, he is actually a big-hearted person.”

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Marita often shares posts on social media about her husband, highlighting how he treats her in a way that no one else ever has.She points out his admirable qualities, showing him as a caring husband and a devoted father.

Marita, who has three children from previous relationships, has said that Richard has gone above and beyond the role of a stepfather in their lives.

Richard himself mentioned, “I participate in the PTA, I go to all my kids’ functions,” as he stressed how involved he is in his kids’ activities and daily routines.

Even with all the positive aspects of Richard’s character and his dedication as a father and partner, he still faces judgment.One critical comment questioned whether he really needed tattoos on his face, saying, “I’m not against tattoos, but I mean honestly, does he really need tattoos on his face like that?”

However, there are also people who stand up for Richard.

One supporter wrote, “Everyone keeps talking about his face tattoo. He likes it. He got it. He’s a good father. Let him be.”

Commenting on the negativity he encounters, Richard said, “If somebody can make negative comments like that, there’s something wrong with them themselves that they would have to judge somebody else.”He emphasized that, despite what others think, he and his family are genuinely happy with their life choices, stating, “This is what we did and we’re happy. We’ve been together six years, our kids are happy, and to us, that’s all that matters.”